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Alignment Angles: Wheelbase

Wheelbase (1) is the distance between the centerline of the two wheels on the same side of the vehicle. This is a static measurement which will change when the suspension travels on a moving vehicle.

A vehicle with a long wheelbase is of course larger and more spacious. The ride comfort is improved due to less "pitching" motion. In contrast, a vehicle with a shorter wheelbase is capable of tighter "cornering".

Fig 1: Identifying Wheelbase
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